A historic market town surrounded by parkland, heath, and Greensand ridge walks.
Ampthill is one of Bedfordshire’s best walking bases — a small town with big views, ancient woodland, and rich heritage. It sits on the Greensand Ridge, giving walkers access to sweeping countryside, scenic woodland trails, and panoramic lookouts over the Bedfordshire plain.
The town’s main attraction is Ampthill Great Park, a former deer park with trails through open parkland and woods, once used by Henry VIII. From here, you can join longer routes along the Greensand Ridge Walk or create circular walks linking to Maulden Woods, Millbrook, and Flitwick Moor.
It’s a great mix of natural beauty, history, and trail access, all within a walkable setting.
Market town guesthouses, rural inns, and countryside retreats
Walks in and around Ampthill.
